Maersk has revised the import Equipment Positioning Service rate for 40-foot dry containers moving to Lilongwe, Malawi, to USD 890. The notice lists October 7 or November 5, 2026, as the effective date, so shipment-specific confirmation is required.
Key developments
What changed
Maersk has announced a revised **USD 890** import Equipment Positioning Service rate for **40-foot dry containers to Lilongwe, Malawi**. [S1]
Effective timing requires confirmation
The notice gives the effective date as **October 7 or November 5, 2026**. The supplied information does not establish which of the two dates applies to a particular shipment. [S1]
Shipments directly covered by the notice
The stated scope is:
- Service: Import Equipment Positioning Service
- Equipment: 40-foot dry container
- Destination: Lilongwe, Malawi
- Announced rate: USD 890
The source does not state that the change applies to other container sizes, service categories, or destinations.
Checks for importers and logistics teams
Businesses handling the specified traffic should check the following:
- Whether the shipment uses a 40-foot dry container
- Whether the Equipment Positioning Service appears in the shipment’s rate or invoice details
- Whether October 7 or November 5, 2026, is the applicable effective date for the shipment, by confirming with Maersk
- Whether the quoted or invoiced amount reflects USD 890
The supplied notice does not provide a separate rule for choosing between the two effective dates or describe any other charges. Confirm the applicable date and billing details before finalizing the shipment cost.